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Doctors are warning of the dangers of button batteries to young children after the death of a two-year-old girl.
Harper-Lee Fanthorpe died in hospital in Stoke-on-Trent in May after swallowing batteries from a remote control.
An inquest found acid from the battery burned through her food pipe and into a major artery.
Consultant paediatrician Anna Pigott said the case would stay in the hearts and minds of hospital staff.
Harper-Lee was admitted to the Royal Stoke University Hospital on 23 May after she started vomiting blood at home.
Her inquest on 14 June heard surgeons discovered a hole in the two-year-old's oesophagus. During surgery she suffered cardiac arrhythmia and died.
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Researchers from Switzerland used an artificial intelligence-powered Brain-Spine Interface (BSI) that decodes and translates the brain signals into commands for muscle movement. BSI involves surgically implanted electrodes and a headset with external antennas, allowing the patient to walk, climb ramps, and even stairs. The implants provide a “digital bridge” between the patient’s brain and his spinal cord, bypassing injured sections.
More than a year after the implant was inserted, the patient has not only retained these abilities but has actually shown signs of neurological recovery, walking with crutches even when the implant was switched off .
This is a game-changer that could lead to a restoration of mobility for millions of paralyzed individuals, personalize injury treatment and pave the way for AI-driven healthcare.